Registered Nurse (Temporary Part-Time Mixed Shift)

Registered Nurse - Temporary Part-Time Mixed Shift for 6 months, with possibility of extension

Responsibilities

• Performs the functions of a Registered Nurse according to the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Effectively implements the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation
• Monitors, implements and adheres to legislations, standards, policies and procedures of the LTC home
• Maintains regular and effective communication with family members for timely updates and support
• Maintains close working relationship with attending physicians, laboratories, agencies and hospitals and related disciplines to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of services to residents
• Initiates contact with appropriate team members as required by the resident's condition to improve the functioning of the resident
• Plans and directs the work of Personal Support Workers assigned to the unit
• Assists in new staff orientation and in-service education
• Provides ongoing feedback/coaching to Personal Support Workers in the unit, and monitors performance and compliance to policies and standards. Provides timely report of performance issues, incidents and problems to the Assistant/Director of Resident Care
• Provides input in the performance evaluation of Personal Support Workers
• Ensures adequate nursing supplies and equipment on the unit and places orders as necessary. Ensures efficient and responsible use of such supplies
• Keeps up-to-date record and control of medication supplies. Properly dispose of discontinued or expired medications